Listen first
We meet veterans and families where they are, understand the immediate need, and identify the next practical step.
Volunteer-led outreach · Sacramento, California
Helping veterans find home, hope & purpose.
We help veterans and their families move from a moment of crisis to a trusted connection—through personal outreach, housing navigation, and community partnership.
An independent, volunteer-led initiative currently developing nonprofit and funding partnerships.
Early community impact
Real families. Practical action. Trusted partners.
4veteran families placed in housing
2families helped to avoid losing their homes
How we help
Outreach that stays with the family.
Veterans in crisis rarely need one more referral sheet. They need someone who will listen, find the right door, and help them get through it.
Dandelion Veterans Initiative was founded by Loretta Dahlberg to help bridge the distance between veterans and the organizations equipped to serve them. Our role is personal: identify the need, build trust, and connect the family to appropriate housing and stabilization support.
Navigate resources
We help families make sense of housing and stabilization resources instead of leaving them with another list of phone numbers.
Make warm connections
We connect veterans to trusted providers—including Nation’s Finest—so the handoff begins with context, dignity, and momentum.
Partnership makes the difference
Help us turn the next conversation into stability.
Our early work has been personally funded by our founders. We are now building relationships with veteran-service organizations, public agencies, community leaders, grantmakers, and responsible local partners who share one goal: helping veteran families remain safely housed and supported.
Connect with Dandelion
Every strong partnership starts with a conversation.
Loretta DahlbergFounder & Veterans Advocate
916-460-1174LorettaDahlberg143@icloud.comSacramento, California